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Hoisington, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,660
Population
2,293/sq mi density
$50,344
Median Income
$41,237 per capita
$78,800
Home Value
$84,608 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
241
Violent Crime/100K
1,408 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,344 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoisington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5181°N, 98.7774°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Hoisington has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").